All ages invited to register; players required to be members of the North American SCRABBLE Players Association. Contact tournament director David Klionsky, 919-699-9831, for info. Details: Sunday, April 15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $20 to play/Free to watch. Northgate Mall, Dress Barn Court, 1058 West Club Blvd, Durham. Pre-register: trianglescrabble.com.

Bird Walk with New Hope Audubon Society

Details: Sunday, April 15, 7:30 a.m. Meet in front of the Wild Bird Center in Eastgate Shopping Center (1800 E. Franklin Street) in Chapel Hill for a 2-3 hour bird walk at a nearby site. New birders and birders of all skill levels are welcome. Heavy rain will result in cancellation. For questions, contact Tommy Richey at tsrichey@gmail.com.

Local attorney will lead discussion on family law issues including divorce, separation, child custody, child support, landlord-tenant issues, and more. A local attorney will lead the discussion. Free childcare provided. Registration required. Details: Registration deadline Tuesday, April 17. Event is at a later date and confidential location. Free. Time and location TBA. Compass Center for Women and Families, Chapel Hill. Register and info: www.compassctr.org, 919-968-4610.

Durham Kids Voting School Board Forum

Durham students get to ask the questions of School Board candidates at this youth-led forum. Dinner is provided. Details: Tuesday, April 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Hillside High School, 3727 Fayetteville Rd, Durham. bit.ly/2qa02Iz. RSVP appreciated, but not required: 919-560-7321.

Learn about life on an antebellum plantation during this full day of educational activities. For homeschoolers of all ages. Details: Thursday, April 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $3 per child, cash/check only. Historic Stagville, 5828 Old Oxford Hwy, Durham. bit.ly/1xjoJjB, 919-620-0120.

Rev. Bryant, former NAACP Chapter president and Freedomworks speaker, will speak about his perspective on the country and the current political climate. Cookout provided. Details: Saturday, April 21, Noon. Free. GOP HQ, 800 N. Mangum St, Durham. bit.ly/2HSfCjs.

Details: Saturday, April 21, 7:30 a.m. Meet in front of the Wild Bird Center in Eastgate Crossing Shopping Center (1800 E. Franklin Street) in Chapel Hill for a 2-3 hour bird walk at a nearby site. New birders and birders of all skill levels are welcome. Heavy rain will result in cancellation. For questions, contact Bo Howes at bohowes@gmail.com.

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